Care homes offering respite care in Dorset – page 2

35 homes

There are 35 care homes offering respite care in Dorset on AskBart. 97% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, September 2019). Published fees average about £1,292 a week. The largest is Westbourne Tower Care Home, with 114 beds.

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Oakdale Care Home, PooleVerified

Nestled in the picturesque holiday haven of Poole in Dorset, Oakdale is a magnificent care home that offers top-notch residential, nursing, dementia, palliative, and respite care for the elderly.…

from £1455/wk
Fairlawn Care Home, FerndownVerified

Nestled in the heart of Dorset, Fairlawn is a contemporary and inviting care home, committed to delivering top-notch residential, dementia, and respite care. Managed by Care South, Fairlawn boasts 60…

from £1195/wk

Key facts: Dorset

Care homes offering respite care listed35
Rated Good or Outstanding31 of 32 (97%)
Rated Outstanding3
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate1
Average published weekly fee£1,292
LargestWestbourne Tower Care Home (114 beds)
CQC ratings of the homes in Dorset: Outstanding 3, Good 28, Requires improvement 1, Not yet rated 3Outstanding3Good28Requires improvement1Not yet rated3

Data: CQC register, updated September 2019. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

Care homes offering respite care in Dorset: questions

How many care homes offering respite care are there in Dorset?
AskBart lists 35 care homes offering respite care in Dorset, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are care homes offering respite care in Dorset rated?
Of the 32 inspected, 3 are rated Outstanding, 28 Good, 1 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How much do care homes offering respite care in Dorset cost?
Published fees range from £835 to £1,750 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.
How do I choose between care homes offering respite care in Dorset?
Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "Respite care explained" covers what to look for.

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